“Coral Gem” by Max Epstein (Canadian, 1932–2002), 1980 serigraph, signed & numbered 92/99, large modern abstract color-field landscape.

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“Coral Gem” by Max Epstein (Canadian, 1932–2002), 1980 serigraph, signed & numbered 92/99, large modern abstract color-field landscape.

Max Epstein’s “Coral Gem” is a bold 1980 hand-pulled serigraph from a scarce edition of 99, signed and numbered 92/99. With saturated turquoise, coral orange, and deep violet lines, this large-format modern abstract evokes waterways, strata, and organic movement—an iconic example of Epstein’s mature printmaking style.

Artwork Description

“Coral Gem” presents a sweeping abstract field built from layered color separations that read like a topographic or tidal map. Pools of turquoise and sea-green are punctuated by coral-orange passages and articulated with dark violet channels that snake across the surface, suggesting currents, fissures, or river systems viewed from above. The composition balances density and openness, allowing color to pulse while linework provides structure and rhythm.

Executed as a hand-pulled serigraph, the image relies on crisp edges and opaque inks rather than tonal modeling. Epstein’s mastery of screenprinting is evident in the precise registration of colors and the confident scale, which gives the work a commanding visual presence. The abstraction remains rooted in natural reference—water, land, mineral, and erosion—yet functions fully as a modern color-field composition.

The print is signed “Max Epstein” in pencil and dated “1980”, with the edition 92/99 noted at the lower margin. As a late-career work, it reflects Epstein’s fully realized graphic language: assured, vibrant, and highly collectible. The image area appears clean and strong; the work is unframed, offering flexibility for conservation framing.

Artist Biography

Max Epstein (1932–2002) was a Canadian painter, printmaker, illustrator, and sculptor celebrated for his bold use of color and graphic structure. Born January 16, 1932, Epstein trained in Canada and France, including studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and later pursued formal training in screenprinting in Toronto.

Throughout a prolific career spanning several decades, Epstein worked across painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking, but achieved particular distinction in serigraphy, where his command of color separation and scale flourished. His imagery often transforms landscapes and natural phenomena into near-abstract compositions marked by rhythmic patterning and saturated palettes.

Epstein exhibited extensively in Toronto and New York, with numerous solo and group exhibitions from the late 1960s through the 1990s. His work entered major private, corporate, and institutional collections, and he received multiple fellowships and awards in both Canada and the United States. Works from around 1980, including Coral Gem, exemplify his mature period—technically refined, visually confident, and unmistakably his own.

Max Epstein (Canadian, 1932–2002), “Coral Gem,” 1980, original hand-pulled serigraph, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 92/99, large modern abstract composition with vibrant color fields.

Certificate of Value & Authentication

Certificate of Authenticity & Value
Artist: Max Epstein (1932–2002)
Title: Coral Gem
Year: 1980
Medium: Original hand-pulled serigraph (screenprint)
Edition: 92/99
Signature: Hand-signed and dated in pencil by the artist
Condition: Image area appears very good; unframed and unmatted
Provenance: Acquired from Mitch Morse Gallery, New York; currently Artfind Gallery, Washington DC

This work is certified as an authentic original serigraph by Max Epstein, consistent with his documented printmaking practice and signed by the artist.

Provenance Chain

Max Epstein (artist, created 1980) → Mitch Morse Gallery, New York (acquired NYC & Europe) → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)

“Coral Gem” by Max Epstein (Canadian, 1932–2002), 1980 serigraph, signed & numbered 92/99, large modern abstract color-field landscape.

Max Epstein’s “Coral Gem” is a bold 1980 hand-pulled serigraph from a scarce edition of 99, signed and numbered 92/99. With saturated turquoise, coral orange, and deep violet lines, this large-format modern abstract evokes waterways, strata, and organic movement—an iconic example of Epstein’s mature printmaking style.

Artwork Description

“Coral Gem” presents a sweeping abstract field built from layered color separations that read like a topographic or tidal map. Pools of turquoise and sea-green are punctuated by coral-orange passages and articulated with dark violet channels that snake across the surface, suggesting currents, fissures, or river systems viewed from above. The composition balances density and openness, allowing color to pulse while linework provides structure and rhythm.

Executed as a hand-pulled serigraph, the image relies on crisp edges and opaque inks rather than tonal modeling. Epstein’s mastery of screenprinting is evident in the precise registration of colors and the confident scale, which gives the work a commanding visual presence. The abstraction remains rooted in natural reference—water, land, mineral, and erosion—yet functions fully as a modern color-field composition.

The print is signed “Max Epstein” in pencil and dated “1980”, with the edition 92/99 noted at the lower margin. As a late-career work, it reflects Epstein’s fully realized graphic language: assured, vibrant, and highly collectible. The image area appears clean and strong; the work is unframed, offering flexibility for conservation framing.

Artist Biography

Max Epstein (1932–2002) was a Canadian painter, printmaker, illustrator, and sculptor celebrated for his bold use of color and graphic structure. Born January 16, 1932, Epstein trained in Canada and France, including studies at the École des Beaux-Arts in Paris, and later pursued formal training in screenprinting in Toronto.

Throughout a prolific career spanning several decades, Epstein worked across painting, drawing, sculpture, and printmaking, but achieved particular distinction in serigraphy, where his command of color separation and scale flourished. His imagery often transforms landscapes and natural phenomena into near-abstract compositions marked by rhythmic patterning and saturated palettes.

Epstein exhibited extensively in Toronto and New York, with numerous solo and group exhibitions from the late 1960s through the 1990s. His work entered major private, corporate, and institutional collections, and he received multiple fellowships and awards in both Canada and the United States. Works from around 1980, including Coral Gem, exemplify his mature period—technically refined, visually confident, and unmistakably his own.

Max Epstein (Canadian, 1932–2002), “Coral Gem,” 1980, original hand-pulled serigraph, signed and dated in pencil, numbered 92/99, large modern abstract composition with vibrant color fields.

Certificate of Value & Authentication

Certificate of Authenticity & Value
Artist: Max Epstein (1932–2002)
Title: Coral Gem
Year: 1980
Medium: Original hand-pulled serigraph (screenprint)
Edition: 92/99
Signature: Hand-signed and dated in pencil by the artist
Condition: Image area appears very good; unframed and unmatted
Provenance: Acquired from Mitch Morse Gallery, New York; currently Artfind Gallery, Washington DC

This work is certified as an authentic original serigraph by Max Epstein, consistent with his documented printmaking practice and signed by the artist.

Provenance Chain

Max Epstein (artist, created 1980) → Mitch Morse Gallery, New York (acquired NYC & Europe) → Artfind Gallery, Washington DC (current owner)

“CORAL GEM” -

MAX EPSTEIN - Serigraph - Signed & Numbered - 92/99

 32 x 23 inches.     Image: 28.25 x 18.75 inches.

LIMITED EDITION HAND PULLED & DRAWN ORIGINAL SERIGRAPH, NUMBERED & HAND SIGNED BY ARTIST. From the retired Mitch Moore Gallery Inc, NYC. Unmatted, never framed or displayed. Image area is in very good frameable vintage condition. 

ARTISTS BIO:   MAX EPSTEIN

•Born: January 16, 1932, aboard the S.S. Bremen, in the North Sea Max Epstein is a Canadian painter, illustrator and printmaker.

•The Artist received his training in Canada and France. 

•During his long and prolific career, the artist has received numerous Canadian and American awards and prizes. 

•Max has exhibited at several major galleries in both Toronto and New York and his works are in the private collections of various corporations, foundations, at museums, including the WHITNEY Museum of American Art. 

•EDUCATION 1976-77George Brown College, Toronto, Canada. Diploma in Screen Printing 1973-74Artists Workshop, Toronto, Canada 1948-50Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris, Prance 1939-47Public and High School, Tel Aviv, Israel 

•PRIZES AND AWARDS 1995Artists Fellowship Foundation, Inc., New York City. '91 1993Change Foundation, Inc., NYC. '91, '93 1991Adolph and Esther Gottlieb Foundation, NYC 1973Glenhyrst Arts Council, Branford Ontario. Second Annual Juried Show, Second Prize 1971Tom Thompson Museum, Owen Sound, Ontario Canada. Special Award Ontario Arts Council awards. '69, '70 SELECTED ONE-MAN SHOWS 1999ABC Gallery - Lambertville, NJ. 1996Gallery Stendhal - New York City, NY. 1985Associated Fine Art Gallery, NYC. 1983Frank Fedele Fine Art Gallery, NYC. '81, '79 1982Woodstock Art Gallery, Woodstock, NY. Falcon Fine Art Gallery, NYC. '70 1980Studio 4 Graphics Gallery, NYC. 197999 Step Studio Gallery, NYC. P.K Fine Art Gallery, NYC. New York Art Expo, NYC. 1978Group of One Gallery, Toronto. 1973567 Gallery, Toronto. The Evans Gallery, Toronto. 1972Gallery Moos, Inc., Montreal. Drew Smith Galleries, Toronto. 1971St. Lawrence Center for the Arts, Toronto. Ryback Gallery, Toronto. Nightingale Galleries, Toronto. Woodstock Art Gallery, Woodstock, NY. 1970Studio 4 Graphics Gallery, NYC. 1969Canadian National Exhibition (Home Show) Maple Down Country Club Gallery, Toronto. Profile '69, Inn on the Park, Toronto. Sobot Gallery, Toronto. '68, '67 1970Franklin Simons Gallery, NYC. 

•SELECTED GROUP SHOWS 1996Gallery Stendhal - New York City, NY 1983Graphics Reps Gallery, NYC. Frank Fedele Gallery, NYC. '82, '79 Grippi Gallery, NYC. '82 198299 Step Studio Gallery, NYC. '80 1981Studio 4 Gallery, NYC. 1980Falcon Fine Art Gallery, NYC. 543 Gallery, NYC. 1979P. K Fine Art Gallery, NYC. 1977Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto. '76, '75 Gallery M, Toronto. '76, '75 1975Hollander York Gallery, Toronto. Gallery Danielli, Toronto. 1973Aviva Art Auction, Toronto. Gallery Moos, Montreal. '72 Drew Smith Gallery, Toronto. '72, '71 1972The Evans Gallery, Toronto. 1972 1971Tom Thompson Museum, Owen Sound, Ontario. Society of Canadian Sculptors, Toronto. Ripples Gallery, Toronto. Eaton's Fine Arts Gallery, Toronto. '70 1970Collectors Cabinet Gallery, Toronto. '69 1969Albert White Gallery, Toronto. Glenhyrst Art Council 2d Annual Jurled Show, Brantford, Ontario. Kitchner Gallery of Fine Arts Galerie Dresdnere, Toronto. Sobot Gallery, Toronto. '68 1954Art Gallery of Toronto (now Art Gallery of Ontario). 1950Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris France. 1948Ecole des Beaux Arts, Paris France. 

•SELECTED COLLECTIONS & COMMISSIONS New York City - Falcon Fine Arts - Graphic Reps, Inc. - Book of file Month Club - Whitney Museum of American Art Toronto - Bristol Place Hotel - Mount Sinai Hospital - Beth Emeth Synagogue - United Artists Records, Toronto - Dominion Bank - The Bank of Nova Scotia - Town Shoe Stores - Ontario Medical Association - The Permanent Trust Co. - Hickling Johnson Labs - Canadian lmperial Bank of Commerce - Olympia & York Corp., Alliance Building Corp. - Cadillac Fairview Corp. 

•WORKING MEDIUMS Painting-oil, acrylics, watercolor Drawing-pencil, charcoal, conte crayon Sculpture, Plexiglass, stainless steel, iron, copper, bronze Printmaking-silkscreen

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